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4 Chandigarh cops suspended for connivance with accused in 2022 loan app scam

As per police, inspector Ranjeet Singh, sub-inspector KD Singh, head constable Bahadur Singh and head constable Rajinder Singh were found to have colluded with the accused, compromising public interest and justice

According to the revelations, after serving a notice to one of the accused, the suspended officials did not take further action against him, thereby providing undue benefit to the accused. (Getty image)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2024 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

New criminal laws: Duties of IOs, SHOs notified ahead of rollout in Chandigarh

As per the latest guidelines, all steps taken during the inquiry, including evidence collected and decisions made, will be meticulously recorded in the general diary to ensure a transparent record of all investigative actions

The three new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, will replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively. (HT file photo for representation)

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Updated on Jul 01, 2024 07:26 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Elante Chandigarh mishap: Two partners of firm operating toy train held

The arrested individuals have been identified as Sunil Kumar Goyal, residing in Sector 34-C and aged 52, and Puneet Kumar Ahuja, a 48-year-old resident of Gurugram, Haryana

With this, police have so far arrested three people, including the toy train’s driver, for negligence that led to Shahbaz’s death. (HT Photos)

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Updated on Jun 26, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Two arrested, 16 stolen vehicles recovered in Chandigarh

The accused, identified as Monu and Suraj, both residents of EWS Colony, Dhanas, were arrested following a tip-off on Saturday after Chandigarh Police stopped a motorcycle and found to have fake registration details

Investigations revealed that the duo, both drug addicts and unemployed, engaged in vehicle thefts primarily for joyriding. They would abandon the vehicles at various locations after using them. (Getty image)

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Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Audit report: ₹80 lakh in passport verification fee held back by Chandigarh Police

According to the audit conducted for 2019 to 2023, the Chandigarh Police received a total of ₹80,77,350 as passport verification fees between March 31, 2022, and July 13, 2023

Instead of depositing <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>80 lakh into the government account as mandated by the General Financial Rules 2017 Rule 7, the funds were retained by Chandigarh Police in a current account at the State Bank of India for an extended period. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Jun 24, 2024 07:28 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh police top in speedy passport verifications

A certificate of recognition was awarded to Chandigarh Police by the Union ministry of external affairs in a ceremony held at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan

Union minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh presenting a certificate of recognition to Chandigarh SSP Kanwardeep Kaur. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 23, 2024 05:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Punjab and Haryana HC notice on plea from former cop Naveen Phogat

Phogat claims he has been falsely implicated in the FIR, at the behest of senior police officials and bureaucrats to silence him and prevent the exposure of a larger “illicit hawala network involving high ranking persons”. The FIR was based on “entirely twisted and fabricated facts, influenced by the senior officials and bureaucrats”, he had claimed in his plea.

Punjab and Haryana high court has sought response from Chandigarh Police on a plea from dismissed cop Naveen Phogat, seeking independent probe into an August 2023 criminal case involving him. (Shutterstock)

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Updated on Jun 19, 2024 08:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Audit highlights police failure to dispose of condemned vehicles

According to the report by the office of the director general of audit (Central) received under the RTI, a test check of store and stock records for 2019-23 revealed that the Chandigarh administration’s home department had approved the condemnation of 117 vehicles on October 31, 2022

A few condemned vehicles are still being used, resulting in repair costs worth lakhs (HT)

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Updated on Jun 16, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 21 SHOs transferred in major shake-up

The move came as part of ongoing efforts to address staffing and administrative issues within the force; it marks the first major reshuffle of SHOs in a long time

Following the release of these orders, many attached policemen have rejoined their designated posts. (HT)

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Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Police seek Google’s help to trace bomb threat e-mail

Chandigarh senior superintendent of police (SSP) Kanwardeep Kaur said they were awaiting assistance from Google to locate the IP address of the e-mail sender that will help them track down the accused

After a meticulous search operation from 10.05 am to 12.30 pm, nothing suspicious was found on the premises of Mental Health Institute in Sector 32, Chandigarh. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Jun 14, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Sexual harassment case: Chandigarh Police oppose Sandeep Singh’s discharge plea

Haryana minister Sandeep Singh was booked on December 31, 2022, on the complaint of a junior coach in the Haryana sports department who alleged that the minister had sought sexual favours and even molested her, but as she turned down his advances, he subjected her to continued mental harassment.

Haryana minister Sandeep Singh allegedly tried to seek sexual gratification from a junior coach and outraged her modesty at his official residence on March 2, 2022, and July 1, 2022, to which she objected. (HT File)

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Updated on Jun 13, 2024 07:44 AM IST

ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 10 govt school principals to join probe in fake contractor scam

The investigation will uncover the role of the principals, if any, and how the accused was able to run the scam for six months

The scam’s modus operandi involved Rajiv Kumar, a resident of Ram Darbar, who posed as an NGO representative under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:50 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Sippy Sidhu murder case: CBI supplies documents sought by Kalyani

National-level shooter and lawyer Sukhmanpreet Singh, better known as Sippy Sidhu, was shot dead at a park in Sector 27 on September 20, 2015. Sippy’s family accused Kalyani of killing him as they had turned down her marriage proposal

After a delay of nearly nine years, the trial court had framed charges against Kalyani on May 4 this year. (HT file photo for representation)

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Updated on Jun 08, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

CISF woman constable booked for allegedly hitting BJP MP Kangana Ranaut

The BJP MP claimed that the constable approached her from the side as she was waiting in the security check area, hit her and began hurling abuses at her, seemingly without any provocation

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped by a CISF woman constable at the Chandigarh airport when she was on her way to Delhi

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Published on Jun 07, 2024 06:17 PM IST

ByNikhil Sharma

Fake contractor scam: Chandigarh Police travel to Rajasthan to recover gold chain bought using duped money

Chandigarh senior superintendent of police Kanwardeep Kaur said, “The gold chain was essential for recovery as the accused used the cheated money from victims to buy it and donate to a temple priest.”

Coordinating with Rajasthan Police, the Chandigarh Police obtained permission to locate the chain within the temple premises, ultimately recovering it from the priest. (HT File)

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Updated on Jun 07, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: One more arrested in Salman Khan firing case

Earlier, on May 25, the local police had arrested Lawrence Bishnoi’s associates — Karan Kapoor, 40, a resident of Mohali; Javed Jhinjha, 27, from Fazilka and Ravinder Singh, 40, from Dadumajra, following a tip-off.

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Updated on Jun 01, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Sippy Sidhu murder case: Supply documents to Kalyani, SC tells CBI

National-level shooter and lawyer Sukhmanpreet Singh, better known as Sippy Sidhu, was shot dead at a park in Sector 27 on September 20, 2015; Sippy’s family accused Kalyani of killing him as they had turned down her marriage proposal

In her application, Kalyani sought the statement of the witnesses recorded by Chandigarh Police under Section 161 of CrPC, prior to remittance of investigation to CBI. (iStock)

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Updated on May 30, 2024 08:56 AM IST

ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Trio caught with 2 kg charas, 958 gm opium

In the first case, the accused were identified as Rajdeep Singh, 37, and Gagandeep Singh, 31, both residents of Zirakpur; During a search near Sector 24, the police recovered 968gm charas from Rajdeep and 952 gm charas from Gagandeep

Two of the accused were arrested on Friday and a case under Sections 20 and 29 of the NDPS Act was registered at Sector-11 police station. (iStock)

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Updated on May 26, 2024 08:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

After HC order, Chandigarh starts exercise to weed out cannabis

The pro forma for the assessment and documentation of cannabis plant removal will be jointly signed by the area junior engineer and the designated police officers to ensure accountability and transparency in the process

Dissatisfied with the responses of the UT administration and MC about eradication of wild growth of cannabis in the city, the HC termed their responses “grossly inadequate” and “casual”, and sought for a detailed action plan. (iStock)

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Updated on May 26, 2024 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: SI, ASI suspended for taking bribe

Sub-inspector Balwinder Singh and assistant sub-inspector Harmeet Singh were suspended for their involvement in corruption; Balwinder was posted at Sector-17 police station and Harmeet at proclaimed offender cell in Chandigarh

The CBI acted on a complaint from a citizen who alleged that the two cops demanded <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh illegally to close a complaint and avoid lodging an FIR against him. (Shutterstock)

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Updated on May 26, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Two Chandigarh MC staffers held for duping job seeker of ₹2.40 lakh

A case was registered against Vishal and Rajiv, who worked as safai karamcharis on a daily wage and outsourced basis in Sectors 28 and 19, respectively, on the complaint of Dr Vinay, medical officer of health, Chandigarh

The scam came to light when Anjali, a resident of Kumaon Colony, Nayagaon, lodged a complaint alleging that one Chandigarh MC staffer promised her jobs in the horticulture department and asked her to pay <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.40 lakh. She arranged the money by selling her jewellery and gave it to the accused. (Getty Images)

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Updated on May 26, 2024 08:16 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: JE arrested in ₹4 crore job scam targeting cleanliness workers

The main accused, Simal Khairwal, of Jhampur, Mohali, who allegedly ran a company by the name, “Ultimate Manpower Housekeeping”, and Rohit of Bhasker Colony, Sector 25, who claimed to be the company’s supervisor, were arrested on Tuesday

The arrested JE, identified as Manohar Lal, was posted in Sector 23 and was responsible for the maintenance of parks in Dhanas and Maloya. (iStock)

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Updated on May 24, 2024 09:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Lawyer who ‘posed’ as judge sent to judicial custody

On Monday, the advocate driving an SUV was booked for impersonation by police after his alleged bid to get off easy after being stopped by the traffic police for a violation on Sunday

As Prakash Singh’s one-day remand ended on Wednesday, he was sent to judicial custody. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on May 23, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

4kg heroin, 27k litre liquor seized since poll code implementation in Chandigarh

As per official records, 39 FIRs have been also been lodged in connection with liquor-related offences in Chandigarh

As many as 29 FIRs have been registered and 44 individuals have been arrested for their involvement in drug-related offences in Chandigarh. (HT file photo for representation purpose)

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Updated on May 16, 2024 07:16 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Union home secretary reviews work to implement new criminal laws in Chandigarh

The meeting brought together key stakeholders from various sectors including Chandigarh Police, judiciary, law and prosecution wing, CFSL, NIC and the prison department

The home secretary visited Sector 26 police station in Chandigarh, where a trial-based test FIR was registered under the three new criminal laws. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 11, 2024 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Police file chargesheet against trio for stabbing tailor to death

Police have charged the accused under Sections 302 (murder), 394 (voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code

The victim, Suresh Kumar, who worked as a tailor at Maya Garden, Zirakpur, was returning home with his monthly salary on February 1, when he was attacked by the trio. (Stock image)

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Updated on May 09, 2024 09:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

PO sheltered by Mukhtar Ansari aide in Chandigarh Police net after 33 years

According to Chandigarh Police, while on the run in the 1990s, Vijay Kumar, a native of Farukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, was sheltered by arms suppliers connected to gangster-turned-politician Muktar Singh Ansari, who died of cardiac arrest in March this year

On his trail for the past seven months, the proclaimed offender and summons staff of Chandigarh Police nabbed Vijay Kumar from Faridabad, Haryana. (Getty image)

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Updated on May 04, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Police bust US-based drug cartel with arrest of 2

The accused, identified as Pankaj Kumar, 28, of Mansa and Gagandeep Singh Kang, alias Gagan, 38, of Mohali, were found in possession of 774 gm heroin here, which led Chandigarh Police to unravel their supply chain, operated by US-based narco gangster Jasmeet, alias Lucky

The accused in custody of Chandigarh Police on Friday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 04, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Police nail serial killer behind 12 years apart twin rape-murders

DNA from the accused’s semen matched with semen collected from the two victims’ bodies, say Chandigarh Police; profiling of 800 suspects over the past year led police to accused

Identified as Monu Kumar, 38, the accused is a taxi driver by profession. He lives in Shahpur Colony in Sector 38 West, Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Updated on May 03, 2024 09:00 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

UT police start process to reopen road outside Punjab CM residence

A UT police official said acting on the court’s directions, they had removed one layer of barricading. “The other layer of barricading is still there and we are slowly conducting a survey and installing cameras to reopen the stretch completely,” said the official

The Punjab and Haryana high court had recently ordered reopening of this stretch, lying closed since the height of terrorism in Punjab in the 1980s. (HT photo)

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Updated on May 02, 2024 08:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

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As per police, inspector Ranjeet Singh, sub-inspector KD Singh, head constable Bahadur Singh and head constable Rajinder Singh were found to have colluded with the accused, compromising public interest and justice

As per the latest guidelines, all steps taken during the inquiry, including evidence collected and decisions made, will be meticulously recorded in the general diary to ensure a transparent record of all investigative actions

The arrested individuals have been identified as Sunil Kumar Goyal, residing in Sector 34-C and aged 52, and Puneet Kumar Ahuja, a 48-year-old resident of Gurugram, Haryana

The accused, identified as Monu and Suraj, both residents of EWS Colony, Dhanas, were arrested following a tip-off on Saturday after Chandigarh Police stopped a motorcycle and found to have fake registration details

According to the audit conducted for 2019 to 2023, the Chandigarh Police received a total of ₹80,77,350 as passport verification fees between March 31, 2022, and July 13, 2023

A certificate of recognition was awarded to Chandigarh Police by the Union ministry of external affairs in a ceremony held at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan

According to the report by the office of the director general of audit (Central) received under the RTI, a test check of store and stock records for 2019-23 revealed that the Chandigarh administration’s home department had approved the condemnation of 117 vehicles on October 31, 2022

The move came as part of ongoing efforts to address staffing and administrative issues within the force; it marks the first major reshuffle of SHOs in a long time

Chandigarh senior superintendent of police (SSP) Kanwardeep Kaur said they were awaiting assistance from Google to locate the IP address of the e-mail sender that will help them track down the accused

Haryana minister Sandeep Singh was booked on December 31, 2022, on the complaint of a junior coach in the Haryana sports department who alleged that the minister had sought sexual favours and even molested her, but as she turned down his advances, he subjected her to continued mental harassment.

The investigation will uncover the role of the principals, if any, and how the accused was able to run the scam for six months

National-level shooter and lawyer Sukhmanpreet Singh, better known as Sippy Sidhu, was shot dead at a park in Sector 27 on September 20, 2015. Sippy’s family accused Kalyani of killing him as they had turned down her marriage proposal

The BJP MP claimed that the constable approached her from the side as she was waiting in the security check area, hit her and began hurling abuses at her, seemingly without any provocation

Chandigarh senior superintendent of police Kanwardeep Kaur said, “The gold chain was essential for recovery as the accused used the cheated money from victims to buy it and donate to a temple priest.”

Earlier, on May 25, the local police had arrested Lawrence Bishnoi’s associates — Karan Kapoor, 40, a resident of Mohali; Javed Jhinjha, 27, from Fazilka and Ravinder Singh, 40, from Dadumajra, following a tip-off.

National-level shooter and lawyer Sukhmanpreet Singh, better known as Sippy Sidhu, was shot dead at a park in Sector 27 on September 20, 2015; Sippy’s family accused Kalyani of killing him as they had turned down her marriage proposal

In the first case, the accused were identified as Rajdeep Singh, 37, and Gagandeep Singh, 31, both residents of Zirakpur; During a search near Sector 24, the police recovered 968gm charas from Rajdeep and 952 gm charas from Gagandeep

The pro forma for the assessment and documentation of cannabis plant removal will be jointly signed by the area junior engineer and the designated police officers to ensure accountability and transparency in the process

Sub-inspector Balwinder Singh and assistant sub-inspector Harmeet Singh were suspended for their involvement in corruption; Balwinder was posted at Sector-17 police station and Harmeet at proclaimed offender cell in Chandigarh

A case was registered against Vishal and Rajiv, who worked as safai karamcharis on a daily wage and outsourced basis in Sectors 28 and 19, respectively, on the complaint of Dr Vinay, medical officer of health, Chandigarh

The main accused, Simal Khairwal, of Jhampur, Mohali, who allegedly ran a company by the name, “Ultimate Manpower Housekeeping”, and Rohit of Bhasker Colony, Sector 25, who claimed to be the company’s supervisor, were arrested on Tuesday

On Monday, the advocate driving an SUV was booked for impersonation by police after his alleged bid to get off easy after being stopped by the traffic police for a violation on Sunday

As per official records, 39 FIRs have been also been lodged in connection with liquor-related offences in Chandigarh

The meeting brought together key stakeholders from various sectors including Chandigarh Police, judiciary, law and prosecution wing, CFSL, NIC and the prison department

Police have charged the accused under Sections 302 (murder), 394 (voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code

According to Chandigarh Police, while on the run in the 1990s, Vijay Kumar, a native of Farukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, was sheltered by arms suppliers connected to gangster-turned-politician Muktar Singh Ansari, who died of cardiac arrest in March this year

The accused, identified as Pankaj Kumar, 28, of Mansa and Gagandeep Singh Kang, alias Gagan, 38, of Mohali, were found in possession of 774 gm heroin here, which led Chandigarh Police to unravel their supply chain, operated by US-based narco gangster Jasmeet, alias Lucky

DNA from the accused’s semen matched with semen collected from the two victims’ bodies, say Chandigarh Police; profiling of 800 suspects over the past year led police to accused

A UT police official said acting on the court’s directions, they had removed one layer of barricading. “The other layer of barricading is still there and we are slowly conducting a survey and installing cameras to reopen the stretch completely,” said the official

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